Food Items to be Avoided In Pregnancy

Sr. Consultant - Gynecology
Paras Bliss, New Delhi

A very commonly occurring question in every expectant mother’s mind is what she should eat. Every mother wants to know the dos and don’ts of healthy eating. Being overweight and piling the baby fat is not healthy. Every expecting mother is recommended to consult their gynecologist or a nutrition expert to know what is best for her. The following are the habits that should be avoided in pregnancy:

Avoid raw / under cooked fish / meat / eggs. These should be avoided as they might be contaminated with bacteria . In fact , even desserts and sauces containing raw eggs must be avoided.

Unwashed fruits and vegetables are a big no. Another problem is with unwashed fruits and vegetables as these may be contaminated with bacteria E Coli and Salmonella . Homemade salads are any day better than the ones we get outside .Packaged juices are better than the freshly squeezed ones too.

Limit caffeine. Coffee should be limited to maximum 2 cups per day as too much caffeine is not good.

No to canned food. Canned food should not be consumed as it can easily contaminated plus the BPA in the can is not good for the baby.

No to artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners contain nitrates and shouldn’t be consumed.